Why is Augusta bathroom tile labor priced the way it is?

Local tile setter wages, trade availability, permitting, and climate all move the labor bill in Augusta. Metros with tighter labor markets and stricter codes sit at the upper end of the range.

How do I compare tile setter labor quotes in Augusta?

Ask each tile setter to break out labor per sq ft or per job separately from materials, confirm crew size and schedule, and get at least three written quotes before you commit.

Bathroom Tile Labor Cost in Augusta, GA (2026)

Bathroom Tile labor in Augusta runs $5.53-$17.38 per sq ft, about 21% below the national average. This is the tile setter labor charge only, separate from materials.

Estimate labor only

Size (sq ft)ComplexityCity

Estimated bathroom tile labor

$2,291

Range $1,106 - $3,476

Labor rate: $11.46 / sq ft

Local index: 0.79x

Labor only. Materials are billed separately.

City labor avg

$11.46 / sq ft

vs national

-21%

Local tile setter hourly

$27/hr

Close-up of geometric patterned cement tile being laid

A detailed Augusta labor guide for this trade is being prepared. In the meantime, use the calculator above for a local labor-only estimate.

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Frequently asked questions

Labor for a bathroom tile in Augusta, GA runs $5.53-$17.38 per sq ft, about 21% below the national average. That covers the tile setter crew's time, not materials.